Acts 6:2-4 Wherefore the twelve having called together the multitude of the disciples said, It is not proper that we should leave the word of God to attend tables:

Thomson⁽ⁱ⁾ ² Wherefore the twelve having called together the multitude of the disciples said, It is not proper that we should leave the word of God to attend tables: ³ look out therefore, brethren, from among yourselves seven men of good reputation, full of a holy spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint to this office. ⁴ And as for us, we will continue in the constant exercise of prayer, and in the ministration of the word.